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Premier Wheatley slams ‘deliberate opposition mis-information’ on tourism stats
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) and Minister for Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), addressing concerns raised by Opposition Members about the state of the tourism industry, dismissed it as outright ‘misinformation’ during a comprehensive and fiery rebuttal in the House of Assembly's (HoA) Budget Debate for the proposed spending by the administration for 2025.
Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE appointed to Public Accounts Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — Honourable Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL) has been officially appointed to the House of Assembly's (HoA) Public Accounts Committee (PAC), following a motion passed unanimously by members during its December 19, 2024, sitting.
Tourism ‘glass is more than half full’- Hon Dr Dawson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) has expressed optimism about the Virgin Islands’ (VI) tourism sector.
‘Develop a plan’ to address issues- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The absence of a comprehensive economic strategy and revenue mismanagement in government agencies were among key issues raised during the 2025 Budget Debate in the House of Assembly (HoA) on December 18, 2024, by Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), Member of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition.
Premier Wheatley says he’s ‘optimistic’ about VI’s future
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said he is optimistic about the future of the Virgin Islands (VI) and that the economy is growing.
‘I am not encouraged by this budget’- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition member Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has said he is not encouraged by the 2025 budget as a citizen of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Gov’t reminds bars to seek permission to remain open past midnight
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As holiday celebrations continue across the Virgin Islands (VI), the government has issued a notice reminding bar owners of the process to obtain permission to remain open beyond midnight on special occasions.
HoA Standing Finance Committee concluded, Budget Debate later this week!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Legislators, Heads of Public Bodies, and Central Government along with Permanent Secretaries engaged in an over three weeks exercise called Standing Finance Committee (SFC).
FSC launches Beneficial Registry Regime
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services (FSC) has announced the launch of the Beneficial Registry Regime at its annual Meet the Regulator (MTR) on Thursday, 12th December 2024, at the Eileen L. Parsons Auditorium of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
14 received Unite BVI Kickstart Small Business Loan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Fourteen applicants who underwent training and successfully met requirements for the Unite BVI Kickstart Small Business Loan Programme 2024 were awarded contracts under cohort three of the programme.
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